Synopsis

The story of your life never starts at the beginning. Don't they teach you anything at school?

So says 104-year-old Ona to the 11-year-old boy who's been sent to help her out every Saturday morning. As he refills the bird feeders and tidies the garden shed, Ona tells him about her long life, from first love to second chances. Soon she's confessing secrets she has kept hidden for decades.

One Saturday, the boy doesn't show up. Ona starts to think he's not so special after all, but then his father arrives on her doorstep, determined to finish his son's good deed. The boy's mother is not so far behind. Ona is set to discover that the world can surprise us at any age, and that sometimes sharing a loss is the only way to find ourselves again.

“Readers won’t be able to resist falling for Ona … The conclusion will leave them smiling through their tears.”—Shelf Awareness

​“Poignant … There is much to enjoy in this heartfelt tale of love, loss, and friendship.”—Express

Wonderful.

Very enjoyable read. Thanks Monica you weave a wonderful tale. Ups and downs, and side twists.

by DTon March 15, 2017

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So-So

Rambling storyline and very predictable. Did not hold my interest! You can skip this one! Title somewhat misleading!

by Rosalieon August 10, 2017

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One in a million boy

Excellent tale of the lasting impact of a young boy's life on the hearts and minds of the numerous dysfunctional adults in his life. He interwove all the characters together and without being aware made the lives of each of them richer and more beautiful...

by Joanneon March 29, 2017

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Million dollar read

I fell in love with the characters. Such a long and involved story yet I hated it to end. Full of both feeling and feelings. A very meaningful read!

by Dianaon May 25, 2017

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THE ONE IN A MILLION BOY

This book was a surprise. Well written but it takes a couple if chapters to get the stiry going. the characters are r